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Cashion native Mark Beutler is the newest member of the leadership team at the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, recently assuming the role of director of marketing and public relations.“We are happy to welcome Mark to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic,” said Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev.

Community members, friends, and family are encouraged to nominate an eligible candidate to be considered for the 2022 Hennessey High School Hall of Fame.The nomination deadline is March 1.

The Fund for Teachers is extending its deadline for teachers to apply for self-designed professional development grants until 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24.Teachers can apply online at www.fundforteachers.org.

A front page article in Sunday’s print edition of the Times & Free Press listed the incorrect name for one of the three men who helped establish Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Inc. The three men who helped establish the first telephone exchanges in Loyal, Omega, Oakwood and Fay included State Sen.

Growing up in Wichita, Kan., Suzanne Crow spent hours observing and helping her mother, a first grade teacher, which would have a lasting impact that led to her own career in elementary education.

Editor’s note: Pioneer Telephone Cooperative’s board of trustees voted Jan. 13 to appoint Blake Callaham, division manager of marketing, sales and customer service, as the cooperative’s general manager, effective Sept. 1.

The Kingfisher High School boys’ basketball team had a special cheering section at Thursday afternoon’s home game against the Ponca City junior varsity team. Kingfisher Heritage School students showed their support with signs, cheers and plenty of enthusiasm.

Dry, cold weather continues to plague Kingfisher County’s 2022 wheat crop.However, at this point there is still potential for a good harvest, County OSU Extension Director Bryan Kennedy said.“What we don’t need are a series of brutally cold weather on it (the crop) without moisture,” Kennedy said.

Bijan Cortes, 2021 Kingfisher High School graduate and outstanding basketball player, stands with his grandfather and No. 1 fan, Ricardo Padilla of Kingfisher.

Hennessey Elementary School has announced its Eagles of the Week for the week ending Jan. 14.